The Aurora Free Library proudly presents a full program of events each season at the Aurora Free Library and the Morgan Opera House. See all of our upcoming events in the list below.
For more information about programs and events at the Aurora Free Library, contact Sandra Groth, Librarian, at the library at (315) 364-8074.
Tickets are on sale now for the 20th annual Book Lovers’ Ball. We are very excited to celebrate this anniversary with a new location: Treleaven Winery in King Ferry, NY!
A fundraiser for the Aurora Free Library, this fabulous event will take place Saturday, October 19 from 5-10 p.m.
Melinda Oakes, author “The Cheerleader’s Guide to the Workplace”
October 20, 2 pm at Morgan Opera House above the library
Melinda Carter Oakes is currently the Executive Director of the Triad Foundation in Ithaca. Melinda is an experienced Executive Director with a demonstrated history of working in the nonprofit, consumer products, and entertainment industries. She is a strong cross-functional professional with a heart for life-long learning. Passionate about civil discourse, civic engagement, and moderation, she serves on the boards of Boyce Thompson Institute for Plant Science, Daughters of the American Revolution, and Ithaca Garden Club. She is also a member for The Empire Center for Public Policy, advisory board member for The Policy Circle, the Network of Enlightened Women, and vestry member at St. John’s Episcopal Church.
“The Cheerleader’s Guide to the Workplace” offers advice that shows how your attitude and perspective impact both you and those around you. The book aims to instill the courage, mindset, and enthusiasm to make it through the workday and entire career no matter what your goals are. The book fills a gap in self-improvement books by loving the reader right where they are. To quote the author, “You’ve got it together, baby! Do you ever!”
Copies of “The Cheerleader’s Guide to the Workplace” are available at the Library.
The author will speak and a question and answer session will follow.